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Whirlpool DU9700XR manual

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    UNDERCOUNTER DISH WASHER Model DU9700XR freezers, Relrlgerator-Freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Bwlt.ln Ovens, and Surface Unlts, Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Oehumldlfler[...]

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    Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER - 2 Using Program Memory ‘i0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Changing or Cancelling a Program 11 PARTS AND FEATURES.. POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM. : : 3 Electronic Display and Status Indicators 11 PROPER LOADING.. 2 Lock-Out Pad 12 Top Rack Loading 5 Adding a Dish After Starting 12 Bottom Rack Loading 6 ENE[...]

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    Parts and features Model DU9700XR ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK UPPER SPRAY ARM _ SILVERWARE BASKET I lllrn DETERGENT DtSPENSERS- RINSE AID DISPEI USER EXTRA CAPACITY FOLD DOWN SHELVES LOWER SPRAY ARM BOTTOM RACK CUTLERY BASKET ’ USER GUIDE A m ‘i (permanentLabep-+ DOOR AN; j9CCESS PANEL :e,Onme;$$$ -COLOR PANEL PACK dishwasher. It is not removable[...]

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    PO WER CLEAN” Washing System Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent against soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle is started, the dishwasher fills with water to about the level of the heating element. This water is pumped through the rotating spray arm&through the POWER CLEAN Module which removes food[...]

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    Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfacesare reached by spray from rotating spray arms. Water must be able to drain off completely f01 best drying ESUltS. Be CUrefU~ t0 SePOrUte items so spray can reach all surfaces. Top rack loading CUP ANDGLASS LOAD . The top rack is designed for cups, giOSSeS and smaller items. l Place so open ends fa[...]

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    Bottom rack loading l Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing the spray. l Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. NOTE: l Do not load glasses, cups or plastic items in the bottom rack. . When lower rack is removed, replace with bumpers in front. 0 Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other items at srdes or back Lo[...]

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    Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important part of getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully. Use automatic dish- I- washer detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher. Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus. [...]

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    Starting your dishwasher Six program pads, a hidden LOCK-OUT pad and the electronic display allow you to program and monitor the dishwasher’s operation. A program- ming tone sounds each time a pad is touched un- der normal operation. When first installed, “PF” will show on the display. Press CANCEL pad twice to clear the display. To startthe [...]

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    PROGRAM CONTROL PADS LOW ENERGY WASHING RINSING DRYING CLEAN For pre-rinsed or lightly soiled loads, Program time’ is 56 minutes, NIC DISPLAY CHINA A light wash and gentle dry for china and crystaLThe heating element cy- cles on and off during the “dry” part of the program when HEAT DRY is se- lected. Program time’ is 53 minutes. WASHING RI[...]

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    Selecting an option Options can be selected by touching the OPTIONS pad. Each touch of the pad advances the display to the next option. There are three options available: AIR DRY HEAT DRY and HI AIR DRY The AIR DRY option helps save energy, but the dishes take longer to dry (overnight). Some water spotting may result. Some items (such as plastics] [...]

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    DELAY Pad Changing or cancelling a program After a program has started, to cancel: l Touch CANCEL pad once. The dishwasher will automatically drain for 2 minutes, then shut off. OR l Touch CANCEL pad twice. The display will clear and the dishwasher will immediately shut off. To restart the dishwasher l Check detergent dispensers to make sure they a[...]

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    Lock-out pad A hidden LOCK-OUT pad is located in the center of When the LOCK-OUT pad is touched twice within the Control Pads. This pad lets you turn off the pro- 2 seconds, ‘I” will show in the digital display (for 2 gramming tone or lock-out the function of the Con- seconds) and all control pad operations (except trol Pads (except CANCEL). CA[...]

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    Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dish- washer uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid drying cycle. Allow longer drying times (overnight). 2. Use the LOW ENERGY or CHINA program whenever possible. They use less[...]

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    Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do. Some items are not dishwasher safe or may require special care. Read these special tips for the following items: Aluminum: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwa[...]

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    Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Spotting and illming (hard water film) Small partlcles deposlted on Items Dlshes not dry Black marks on dlshes Chlpplng or breaking glassware Hard water Water is not hot enough Not enough deiergent, or improper detergent “0ld”detergent Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Setting used Spra[...]

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    PROBLEM Dishes not washlng clean Cloudy film on glassware, etching - permanent oorroslon Dishes & lnterlor of dlshwasher g;;; or Rust spots on stalnless steel -OR- Dark spots on flatware - stalnless steel, sliver plate, or sterling Bronze tarnish on sllverplate Water left In bottom of dlshwasher CAUSED BY Water is not hot enough Improper loadin[...]

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    If YOU need service or assistance, we suggest yob follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. If your dlshwasher will not run, or stops during program: l Is the door tightly closed and securely latched? l Has the program be[...]

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    3. If you need service*... Whirlpool has a nationwide net- work of franchised TECH-CARE service warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate TECH- CARE service in Your area, call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number [see Step 2) or look in Your telephone directory Yellow Pages under: APPLIANCES-HOUSEHOLD- ELECTRICAL APPLI[...]

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    Part No. 304270 01986 Whirlpool Corporation YLirlpool Home A /Appliances Making your world a little easier. Printed in U.S.A. Makers, Dishwashers. Bwlt-ln Ovens. and Surlace Units. Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Oehumldlllers, Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryer?[...]